Plants That Fight Cancer |
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| Editor:
| Kintzios, Spiridon E.
Barberaki, Maria G. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-29853-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $240.00 |
Book Description:
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Invaluable for those engaged in cancer therapy or research, Plants that Fight Cancer is an extensive review of plant genera and species with documented anticancer properties. The current conclusions are described, along with conventional, advanced and alternative treatments for cancer. More than 150 plant genera and species are examined, including their distribution, botany, traditional usage, active ingredients and product applications, as well as expected results and risks. An...
More DescriptionInvaluable for those engaged in cancer therapy or research, Plants that Fight Cancer is an extensive review of plant genera and species with documented anticancer properties. The current conclusions are described, along with conventional, advanced and alternative treatments for cancer. More than 150 plant genera and species are examined, including their distribution, botany, traditional usage, active ingredients and product applications, as well as expected results and risks. An analysis of algal extracts and isolated metabolites is included, as well as a summary of published research for each species. For experts, the chemical structures of the most important compounds are also listed.